UK tracked Russia submarines in alleged Atlantic ‘covert’ operation: defence secretary
Britain said on Thursday it had tracked and deterred three Russian submarines on an alleged month-long “covert operation” in UK waters in the North Atlantic near vital undersea cables and pipelines. Disclosing details of the joint mission with Norway and other...
Greenland hits back at Trump amid Nato tensions: ‘we’re not some piece of ice’
Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said on Thursday that he represents a proud nation seeking to maintain global order, pushing back against the latest comments about the Arctic island by US President Donald Trump. Trump on Wednesday vented his...
Workplace sexual harassment complaints jump by 38% in Hong Kong
Workplace sexual harassment complaints in Hong Kong have jumped by 38 per cent year on year, according to the equality watchdog. The Equal Opportunities Commission recorded 315 such complaints in 2025, up from 228 the previous year, the Constitutional and Mainland...
Hong Kong seeks to raise bond issuance ceiling to HK$900 billion
A proposed increase in the Hong Kong government’s borrowing cap for its bond programmes to HK$900 billion (US$115 billion) will be sufficient to finance infrastructure projects over the next three years, officials have said, while leaving the door open to further...
Hormuz toll debate: China experts propose ‘innovative’ solutions as impasse persists
While the world remains divided over the unresolved issue of toll collection in the Strait of Hormuz, some Chinese experts have proposed pegging fees to oil prices or using exportable digital tokens from China for settlements. If tolls were to be imposed in this...
Hormuz toll debate: China experts propose ‘innovative’ solutions as impasse persists
While the world remains divided over the unresolved issue of toll collection in the Strait of Hormuz, some Chinese experts have proposed pegging fees to oil prices or using exportable digital tokens from China for settlements. If tolls were to be imposed in this...
Hormuz toll debate: China experts propose ‘innovative’ solutions as impasse persists
While the world remains divided over the unresolved issue of toll collection in the Strait of Hormuz, some Chinese experts have proposed pegging fees to oil prices or using exportable digital tokens from China for settlements. If tolls were to be imposed in this...
US$3 million Faberge egg heist at London pub ends in jail for thief
US$3 million Faberge egg heist at London pub ends in jail for thief
US$3 million Faberge egg heist at London pub ends in jail for thief
China sidelined: EU shelves rare strategy debate as Middle East crisis takes priority
China sidelined: EU shelves rare strategy debate as Middle East crisis takes priority
China sidelined: EU shelves rare strategy debate as Middle East crisis takes priority
China’s yuan settlements hit record, and the Iran conflict is looking like a catalyst
China’s yuan settlements hit record, and the Iran conflict is looking like a catalyst
China throws the switch on battery buildout equal to 10 times US capacity in 2025